This Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, there’s a detail in the story that often goes unnoticed—but it’s one that speaks directly to our deepest hunger. It’s a reminder that the Christmas story isn’t just about a baby in a manger; it’s about the life-giving nourishment He came to offer. From the place He was born to the humble feeding trough He was placed in, there’s a powerful message about food, sustenance, and what truly satisfies our souls. It’s a reminder that some hunger goes beyond the body—it’s the longing of the heart.

On the first Christmas, Jesus entered a busy, preoccupied world that had no room for Him in the inn. It’s much the same today—amid the holiday rush, it’s easy to crowd out what matters most. Have you made room for Jesus and His Word in your life?

Praise is something virtually every church does to open their services—yet, when was the last time you heard a series of sermons on praise? I don’t mean to point the blame at anyone, I just mean to point out the need to understand one of the most important acts of our faith. In this post, we’ll dive into the biblical meaning of praise, its role in completing worship, and how it creates a space for God’s presence to dwell and move among us.

Worship and praise—these two words are often used interchangeably in Christian settings, but they have deep, distinct meanings that point us to a profound relationship with God. When we come together for worship or raise our voices in praise, it’s not just a ritual or an event; it has to be more than songs. It’s a heart posture, a response, and a way of life. Understanding the true essence of worship and praise can change how we engage with God, both individually and as a community. 

The following is an excerpt from my new book “Clothed With Power: An Introduction to Walking in the Power of God.” This section is taken from Chapter 2 “Why Do We Need Power?”

God wants His church baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire! One translation of the Bible says that when the Holy Spirit clothes us with power, we are “fully equipped” (Luke 24:49 AMP). An old tradition from Yosemite National Park has something to say to us about Pentecost fire.

The Philippines 2023 mission trip was powerful! The goal of reaching thousands of souls with the gospel was met and God made a huge impact in the region of Cagayan de Oro. For me, this trip pushed me to the physical limits (super hot and humid weather and tons of work to do) but I’ve found that the Lord always gives us the strength we need to get the job done! It’s an honor to pour your life out for the King of kings!

The blood of Jesus has a voice—and it’s speaking better words over you! If the Egyptians couldn't make it through the Red Sea, how much more will your accusers not make it through the redeeming blood of Jesus? Take a few moments and meditate on all that Christ has accomplished for you on the cross.

Last week I got the privilege to get in on the last public service they hosted at Asbury University. It was such a powerful experience…yet it was also unassuming. As you may have heard, there wasn’t any flash or fanfare, it wasn’t driven by contrived hype—it was an auditorium full of people who wanted Jesus. God was pouring out His Spirit and I was grateful to be in the room. In this article, I want to share some thoughts on the Asbury Revival of 2023.

Have you ever heard of weightlifters whose upper body strength is like Arnold Schwarzenegger's back in his heyday, but their legs look like Olive Oyl’s from the old Popeye cartoons? (Wow, I just hugely dated myself). What was their problem? They worked excessively on one area of their body while neglecting another. This is where I think many in the body of Christ are. We’ve focused greatly on one area, neglected the others, and have ended up as lopsided believers!

Part of our nature as believers in Jesus is to demonstrate the power of God. A powerless Christianity is no Christianity at all. Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever and He is still doing His work of saving, healing, and setting people free. Although some may have apprehension about the power of God moving because of a negative experience, it doesn’t change the fact that God is still in the miracle-working business. His heart is that there would be powerful believers who walk in holiness and integrity as they reveal the reality of God.

It’s no secret that the enemy is after the next generation—from the abortion epidemic to gender confusion, school shootings, mental health and anxiety issues, and the like. He’s going after their identity, destiny, and mentality. The fact is, today’s youth are tomorrow's leaders. If we, as the church of Jesus, don’t reach them, someone else will. And the results will affect the future condition of the world we’re living in. God loves the next generation and wants to use you to reach them!

I recently returned from a mission trip to Malawi, Africa. We saw thousands of people give their lives to Jesus, we witnessed many miracles and participated in humanitarian aid. I believe that the gospel should affect the entirety of a person—spirit, soul, and body. And that’s what happened! Hungry stomachs were fed with food and the void in people’s hearts was filled with Jesus!

Here is an excerpt from my favorite chapter in my new book “Fierce Peace.”
Jesus exemplified what it looked like to live in peace—not while everything was going perfect on the outside. He was found sleeping while there was a raging storm threatening their lives on a boat filling with water. It wasn’t irresponsibility, it was trusting in His Father who is above the storm. In every storm of life, we can choose to draw from the raging storm or the resting Lord.

I recently released a new song entitled “Curse Reversed (It Is Finished)” and I just wanted to share a bit about it and where it came from. It’s a declaration of praise proclaiming the fullness of what Jesus did for us at the cross. It’s vital for us to keep the melodies of truth in our mouths while falsehood and fear are filling the world. Not only is it the same theme of the new song in heaven, it’s an anthem you can sing in the here and now, giving God the glory due His name and receiving of His finished work.

I believe we’re in a season where God is restoring the Spirit of the fear of the Lord back to the church. You can either fear God or you can fear whatever the world is fearing. God is saying, “Choose this day whom you will fear. Whoever you fear, you give preference to. Will the people of God tremble before Me once again?” When you fear God, darkness is confronted and the name of the Lord Jesus is magnified.

Lately, I’ve been seeing some posts about the phrase “Holy Spirit, come” and how it is wrong theology to pray that because God is omnipresent. If He’s everywhere at all times, then why ask Him to come? The reality is, God is always omnipresent but He’s not always manifest present. In fact, He’s not always welcome everywhere. But when He is manifest and He is welcome, amazing things take place. Not that He doesn’t move in places of resistance - because He does. But as seen demonstrated in the life of Jesus, a place that welcomes Him receives much more than those who don't.

There is a current in our culture that is working to pull us contrary to the ways of God. It’s working overtime to get us to go with the flow of its tide. Just a few moments spent in the media, news outlets, or advertisements and you can feel the sales pitch vying for your attention and submission to its narrative. But there is the higher reality of God’s narrative and a victory that overcomes the sway: it’s called faith.

God’s heart has always been for the nations. From the beginning to the end, we see it - He wants every nation, tribe, tongue, and peoples in His kingdom. Somewhere along the way, we’ve gotten comfortable in our own “tribes” and we’ve forgotten the pattern of heaven’s worship! If we really want our worship to be “on earth as it is in heaven” then we’ve got to worship with every nation!

According to Jesus, heaven sets the pattern for what God wants to happen on earth. In part 1 of this blog series, we looked at what worship looks like in the throne room - prophetic, God-centered, and beholding Him who sits on the throne. This week we move into Revelation 5 where a new song erupts in heaven - the song of the Lamb that was slain to redeem mankind. The message of the cross is the theme of heaven’s new song!